Methandienone

Also known as: Methandrostenolone

Drug #2130

Methandienone is an anabolic steroid.It was used as an aid to muscle growth by body builders.

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Primary Characteristics

Methandienone is also known as Methandrostenolone.

Molecular Weight: 300.4 · Non-proprietary name: Methandienone.

Pharmacokinetics

Elimination: it is metabolised via hepatic, plasma half-life is 4.5-6 hours.

Indications

Methandienone is primarily indicated in conditions like Male hypogonadism.

Contraindications

Methandienone is contraindicated in conditions like Breast cancer, Cardiovascular disease, Pregnancy.

Dosage

Methandienone's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route
Adult Dosage
22.5 mg	22.5 mg	—	PO
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

None recorded.

Side Effects

Methandienone in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Hepatic impairment .

The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Methandienone are Nausea, GI disturbances, Hypertension.

Methandienone is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Acne, Baldness, Fluid retention, Weight gain.

Warnings / Precautions

Methandienone is associated with hepatotoxicity so hepatic function should be monitored during its therapy.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Methandienone should be stored .

Drug Classification

1.18.11 — Anabolic drugs